Council awards $7.35 million contract for College Park street reconstruction

City Council on Oct. 1 awarded the College Park Street Reconstruction Project contract to Clark Construction of Texas for $7,350,362.77 after staff recommended Clark as the best value among two bidders.

David Shiblett (City staff) described the scope as the second phase of subdivision improvements that includes approximately 44,500 square yards of asphalt work and roughly 22,700 linear feet of curb and gutter replacement across several streets in the College Park area. Shiblett said the project includes subgrade lime stabilization, geogrid, an 8-inch limestone base, prime and seal coats and an inch-and-a-half hot mix asphalt wearing surface.

Shiblett acknowledged the Clark bid exceeded the established project budget of $7,151,244 by just under $200,000 but said finance staff identified accrued interest in construction bond accounts adequate to fund the overage. He said Clark currently has multiple city projects under contract and anticipates beginning the College Park work in February 2025, with a project duration estimated at 365 days.

Councilmembers asked how the city will protect newly constructed streets from damage when nearby development requires heavy equipment access; staff said traffic control and construction access will be required of developers through the development-review process and permit conditions. The staff presentation also explained the city's use of a best-value procurement approach that considers price, contractor experience and equipment availability in addition to cost.

A councilmember moved to award the contract and the council approved the resolution by voice vote.